Evaluation of a novel method for teaching drawing of histology diagrams to first year MBBS students.

Background The challenge faced by an undergraduate medical student to draw factually correct histology diagrams needs to be addressed by the use of innovative teaching strategies. We introduced a new method to teach drawing of histology diagrams and compared its outcome with two preexisting methods. We obtained feedback from the students and faculty.

Ethics of the use of dead human bodies in anatomy teaching in India.

The study of the human anatomy predominantly requires the use of remains of the dead. Unclaimed bodies are easily available in India; however, there is a lack of clear ethical guidelines governing their transport and exchange. We raise pertinent questions about the ethical implications of using unclaimed bodies in teaching anatomy, their transport, transfer and storage, ethical and legal issues regarding the voluntary donation of bodies and dry human bones, as well as the commercial aspects of body donation.

Post Mortem Diagnosis of Blake's Pouch Cyst: A Presentation of Distended Cyst at Necropsy.

Background: Blake's pouch cyst forms from non-permeabilization of Blake's pouch. It is difficult to visualize at necropsy as the cyst ruptures easily into the 4th ventricle during dissection.

Case Report: Based upon prenatal imaging, delicate dissection allowed post-mortem confirmation of the Blake's pouch cyst.